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Who actually is King Charles III? His biography reveals it
King Charles III is currently on everyone’s lips. But who is actually behind the title? His biography provides interesting insights.
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If you want to know more about King Charles III. If you want to find out more, you would be well advised to read his biography. We have all the information about the book.
Anyone who has not yet looked into Charles as a person in more detail will have perceived him as a mostly very professional person who appears more in the background. But who is actually behind the title of king? If you would like to find out more about Charles, his biography “Charles III – With the heart of a king” well advised. It was published in 2015, has been repeatedly updated and expanded and provides insights into the 74-year-old’s eventful life.
King Charles Biography: Insights into His Life
But the book paints a picture of a complex personality with many passions, driven by his past and the very clear philosophy of being active in the country. The book was written by best-selling author and award-winning journalist Catherine Mayer, who has been intensively involved in the world of the British royal family for decades. Interviews with his closest circle of friends, companions, employees and also with himself are included in the biography. Of course, there is also background information about his relationships with Lady Diana and Camilla.
As a reader you learn that King Charles III. is often insecure, part of a bizarre upbringing, hard but also gentle, influential but also empathetic. Even as a prince, Charles was much more than just the future king in waiting – the work explains this clearly. But also: that things are not always rosy in the royal family; that it is not an easy task to bear the title of king; and that even a king is just a person with ups and downs.
Further book recommendations related to King Charles III. These two could also be exciting:
- “On His Majesty’s Secret Service (James Bond 007)“: Royal fans will enjoy this James Bond adventure written by bestselling author Charlie Higson. The original 007 story is intended to celebrate the coronation of Prince Charles III. And: All proceeds from sales of the book go to the work of the British charity National Literacy Trust.
- Prince Harry’s “Reserve”.: Here you get a change of perspective. Prince Harry, who has turned his back on the royal family, describes his view of things. Exciting: He is also a prince in waiting and explains what the situation has done to him as a person. Also his father Charles III. is of course part of the book and doesn’t necessarily come off as positive.
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